4 Key Skills That Help Build Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence — And How WMB Childcare Supports Them Emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a vital role in a child’s success—not just in school, but in life. Children with strong EQ are better at handling stress, forming positive relationships, and solving problems calmly. As parents and educators, nurturing […]
Helping Little Ones Grow with Confidence Every day, we witness heartwarming moments—when a child zips up their coat for the first time, pours their own drink, or carefully puts away their toys. While they may seem like small milestones, they reflect something much bigger: growing independence, self-belief, and resilience. Encouraging independence early on lays a […]
How to Create a Calm and Comforting Space at Home to Support Your Child’s Nursery Routine For many parents, the structure and care their child receives at nursery—like at WMB Childcare—brings reassurance and growth. But did you know you can extend that same sense of comfort, routine, and calm into your home too? Creating a […]
Positive Discipline vs Punishment: What Actually Works for Your Child? At WMB Childcare, we understand that raising children is a beautiful journey filled with growth, challenges, and constant learning—for both the child and the parent. One of the most common questions we receive from parents is:“How do I discipline my child in a way that’s […]
Helping Your Child Settle Smoothly Back into Nursery After a Break The return to nursery after a holiday can be a big moment — for both children and parents. Add to that the possibility of a room move or preparing for school, and it can feel like a whirlwind of emotions. Whether your little one […]
Supporting Manchester’s Early Years Healthy Eating, Healthy Smile Award At WMB Childcare, we’re committed to the health and well-being of the children in our care. That’s why we’re excited to be working towards the Manchester Early Years Healthy Eating, Healthy Smile Award, a programme that promotes healthy eating and good oral health practices for young […]
Teaching Children About Kindness & Empathy Kindness and empathy help children build strong relationships, understand emotions, and navigate social situations. Research shows that children learn best through role modeling—observing and imitating the behaviors of adults and peers. When caregivers demonstrate kindness in everyday interactions, children naturally adopt these behaviors. Here’s how to nurture kindness and […]
Praise Effort More Than Perfection As parents, it’s natural to want to celebrate every achievement—whether it’s a lovely drawing from nursery, a neat handwriting attempt, or a completed puzzle. We often say things like “That’s perfect!” or “You’re so smart!” to show how proud we are. But did you know that how we praise our […]
Do You Struggle with Your Child’s Eating Habits or Is Your Little One a Fussy Eater? You’re not alone—and there’s hope (and veggies) at the end of the tunnel! Dear Parents, If you’ve ever found yourself bargaining over broccoli or watching your child master the art of pushing peas to the edge of their plate—trust […]
World Happiness Day – What Is There To Be Happy About? A few years ago, one of our customers met me in the foyer of one of the nurseries God gave us to steward and asked, “Can I ask you a question?” I said, “Yes.” She continued, “I have been watching you since I started bringing my child […]
